Massive gene hunt reveals clues to Parkinson's origins

NCT ID NCT00136721

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at DNA from 2500 people, including those with Parkinson's disease and healthy controls, to find genetic mutations linked to the condition. Researchers focused on genes like parkin, DJ-1, PINK1, and LRRK2. The goal was to better understand the disease and improve genetic counseling for families.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

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